A Princeton First Aid and Rescue squad member who was swept away in swift moving flood waters while attempting to search a submerged car during Hurricane Irene died from his injuries, police said this morning. Michael Kenwood, 39, had been hospitalized since he was pulled from the water early Sunday with undisclosed injuries. He is one of five deaths that have officially been reported connected to the storm. Kenwood was a member of the squad's swift water rescue team and was dispatched to the area of Rosedale Road near Johnson Park at 4 a.m. Sunday to investigate a submerged car. It was feared someone was trapped in the car, but it was later determined to be empty.

NJ.com users are expressing their condolences for Kenwood and his family.

RIP. We are all grateful to this man and his colleagues, who dedicated their best efforts potentially to rescue another human being. None of us knows what chaotic, dangerous, dark conditions these individuals braved ... They truly risk their lives to help and protect us. It was probably wet, slippery, confusing, and noisy out there at 4 AM ... Unimaginable tragedy. Thank you for your hard work and your sacrifice.